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W118 KFE

2000 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Beetle82,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 KFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 141,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 141,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 136,951 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 125,599 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 125,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,939 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 113,773 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 107,788 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 97,270 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 97,261 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,489 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 82,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 75,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 66,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 66,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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W118 KFE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 82,227 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W118 KFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W118 KFE registered?

W118 KFE is a 2000 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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